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The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

2004Movie1 h 53 minG

ComedyDrama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic435.8Rotten Tomatoes25%59%

A deeply romantic, uplifting comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

It can take a lifetime to find true love; she's got 30 days!

Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Accompanied by her friend Lilly, Mia continues her 'princess lessons', like riding horses side-saddle and archery. But her already complicated life is turned upside down once again when she learns that she is to take the crown as queen earlier than expected, all while she meets a mysteriously charming young man.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy Sequel
  • Princess Coming-of-Age
  • Heartwarming Family Drama
  • Light Political Satire
  • Feel-Good Romance
  • Disney Channel Original Vibe
  • Lighthearted Conflict Resolution
  • Modern Monarchy Fantasy
  • Charming Ensemble Cast
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 60

Crew

Directed by
Garry Marshall
Written by
Shonda Rhimes, Gina Wendkos
Produced by
Whitney Houston, Debra Martin Chase, Mario Iscovich
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

August 6, 2004 · 1 h 53 min · G

Released
August 6, 2004
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$135 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Runaway Bride, Slumber Party, You Do NOT Want to Know +9

  • Runaway Bride
  • Slumber Party
  • You Do NOT Want to Know
  • Succession Crisis
  • Better as Friends
  • Unresolved Sexual Tension
  • Precocious Crush
  • Friendship as Courtship
  • Romantic Runner-Up
  • NO INDOOR VOICE
  • Shout-Out
  • Real Life Writes the Plot

12 of 72 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement?"

Questions about The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement?

Disney+

In the United States, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (34).

Is The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement a sequel?

  1. The Princess Diaries (2001)
  2. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
  3. The Princess Diaries 3

Yes: it's movie 2 of 3 in its series, after The Princess Diaries (2001) and before The Princess Diaries 3.

Is The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Was The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$135 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $135 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.